Writers who feel like frauds — When you love writing, it would only seem natural to be good with words. This isn’t always the case. The written word and spoken word are often quite different. If you’ve ventured to read any of my other pieces, you may have noticed a passion behind what I choose to…

This article is featured in the Winter 2020 issue of Just Between Us Magazine — available now! When it comes to modern Bible translations you probably fit into one of several categories: You’ve stayed at a hotel and seen a Bible in the nightstand drawer, the only “translation” you’re aware…

There is no denying that 2020 has already been more than we bargained for. At best our typical routine has been tossed out of the proverbial window and for some life has taken a drastic turn. There are likely few people who aren’t living under the guise of a “new…

As featured in Just Between Us Magazine February 2022 — Growing up in church we were taught to pray for our future spouse. As an adult, I still see the practice as pertinent, just not well executed. …

When it's not a guarantee — Growing up in the South, snow wasn’t guaranteed every year. I can remember many nights spent praying that I would wake up to a snow day the next morning. I wished and hoped for a snow day home from school (the South is beautiful in this way). …

Finding peace in the midst of the end of year chaos — Somehow we find ourselves again between the holiday season and a brand new year. It seems like the onset of Covid-19 in 2020, has caused time to move forward while our brains are still attempting to process the trauma of the last two years. …

Books you need for a new year A new year is quickly approaching and as we wrap up another year, it's exciting to have something to look forward to after the holiday season. Over the last several years, I’ve been increasing my reading goals to expand my literary footprint. Whether you’re an avid reader or an occasional…

When it feels overwhelming — I’m a firm believer that miracles happen. I’ve seen them. What I’ve paid less attention to is the struggle of living through your miracle. In October 2019, I read the book Hope Heals by Katherine and Jay Wolfe. It is the story of Katherine’s tragic stroke just after her first…

A free resource for daily Bible study — If you’ve read any of my previous blogs, you may have seen the one where I spent a year reading through the Bible with the Bible Recap. …